Here we have another surprise from Rockway. I hate to say this, but anytime I try a Rockway wine I like I am surprised – that’s what a questionable past will buy you as a reputation; but new winemaker David Stasiuk is changing all that. The nose on this Cab Sauv is a little muted, it’s the palate that really shows off with all its explosiveness: blueberry, choco-cherry, vanilla, cinnamon, medium tannins and high drinkability factor. The finish rides the wave of dark fruit being made up mostly of blueberry and blackberry. The way Mr. Stasiuk is going, in a few years I will no longer be surprised when tasting a good Rockway, it’ll be the other way around, I’ll be surprised if I don’t. Price: $22.95 – Rating: ****